John Olson

National Tavern

Submitted by David on Thu, 2010-03-04 17:49
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This is linked to the John Olson story - he was the publican of this Tavern for many years.

Initial discussions of its location placed it much further west, based on an address given as "292, Queen's Road West". Today, that address is for a building on the corner of Centre Street and Queen's Road West in Sai Ying Pun.

But in fact the tavern was back in Sheung Wan. We can confirm that from the mentions of the Tavern in the newspaper reports of Annual Licensing sessions: Read more »

13 Broadwood Road

Submitted by David on Tue, 2010-02-23 17:17
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The location is approximate, as currently there is no #13. Instead the current numbers in that area are: 10 (Villa Rocha), 12 (The Atelier), 18 (Villa Lotto), 20 (Broadview Villa).

Notes from Sean:

13 Broadwood Road which was the home of my great uncle Charles W. Olson until 1927 or perhaps a little later.

The Towers, Broadwood Road [1916- ]

Submitted by David on Fri, 2010-02-19 22:44
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The location and date are rough guesses, based on the photos from Sean, and this entry he found in the Carl T Smith records:

July 15, 1933. SCMP: "The Towers" on a ridge above Broadwood Road at Happy Valley, built by the late Mr. C. E. Warren, and after his death occupied by his family for some years. Sold at auction to Messrs. Kwong Ning and Tam Man-Shiu, $45,000. Crown Lease May 22, 1916.

Sean notes:

It is incorrect when it says the Warren family lived there after Charles Warren died. It was sold about 1924. Read more »

St Joseph's School class picture?

Submitted by Sean on Fri, 2010-02-19 00:34
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St Joseph's School class picture?

This picture is of a class or group at St Joseph's School probably taken around 1915. The pupil on the right of the picture with the green ring around him may be one of my uncles as the snap is in our family collection. However, if anybody can identify anybody or has anything to say about the picture I would be interested to hear.

Happy Valley 1923

Submitted by Sean on Wed, 2010-02-17 18:55
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Happy Valley 1923

Was interested to see the recent picture of Happt Valley. Here is one from my family collection. It was sent to my grandfather John Olson in 1923.

Things changed a bit!

The house with the mark above it it 13 Broadwood Road which was the home of my great uncle Charles W. Olson until 1927 or perhaps a little later. Above it on the right on the ridg is The Towers a picture of which I posted some time ago.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1923
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Sir C Y Kwan

Submitted by Sean on Thu, 2010-02-11 02:13
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Any information regarding Sir C Y Kwan - one time member of the HKLegislative Council - appreciated. Practiced law in HK  his firm was called CY Kwan and Co I think. Contacts or info please.

Charles Edward Warren

Submitted by Admin on Tue, 2010-02-09 18:40
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Charles Edward Warren was John Olson's son-in-law.

To start, a search for 'warren' in HKGRO returns several entries. I only skimmed a couple of the results, but found the duration of his employment with the Public Works Department: Read more »

Chinese lady with children on corner of Pottinger Street

Submitted by Sean on Fri, 2010-01-22 17:56
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Chinese lady with children on corner of Pottinger Street

One of the children on this picture is wearing a sailor suit and I am wondering if the Chinese lady on the left could be an amah or a relation. Anybody got any ideas. The picture is in the HK Public Record office and I have also seen it on other websites.

John Olson

Submitted by David on Tue, 2010-01-19 21:01
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This story covers rags-to-riches, mixed-marriage, family intrigues - and it's all true! Read more »

c. 1913, but where?

Submitted by David on Thu, 2009-12-31 16:12
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c. 1913, but where?

We've been sent this photo by Sean Olson, who asks for help identifying the location:

I wonder if your expertise or that of your contributors can put a name on the place.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1913
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